Assoc. Prof. Dr. Funda Dökmen | Irrigation | Best Researcher Award

Academician at Kocaeli University, Turkey.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Funda Dökmen is a distinguished agricultural researcher specializing in irrigation, agricultural water management, and climate change. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Uludağ University, focusing on greenhouse cultivation, and later completed her Ph.D. in irrigation at Trakya University. With international research experience as a scholarship researcher at the University of London, she integrates artificial intelligence, modeling, and simulation into her studies. Currently, she serves as an Associate Professor at Kocaeli University, contributing to soil-water-plant relations, irrigation water quality, and agricultural meteorology, playing a crucial role in sustainable agriculture. 🌍💧

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Suitability for the Best Researcher Award 🏆

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Funda Dökmen is a highly deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award, given her groundbreaking contributions to agricultural water management, irrigation technologies, and climate-resilient farming. Her expertise in soil-water-plant relations, precision irrigation, and AI-based agricultural modeling has significantly advanced sustainable agriculture.

Education & Experience 🎓📖

✅ Bachelor’s Degree – Uludağ University, Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Horticulture 🌿
✅ Master’s Degree – Greenhouse Cultivation, Uludağ University 🌾
✅ Ph.D. in Irrigation – Trakya University, Department of Agricultural Structures and Irrigation 💦
✅ Scholarship Researcher – University of London, College of Agriculture (1 Year) 🌎🔬
✅ Associate Professor – Kocaeli University, Department of Crop and Animal Production 👩‍🏫

Professional Development 🚀📊

Dr. Dökmen is actively engaged in advancing agricultural research through innovative irrigation techniques and climate-resilient farming solutions. She collaborates on international projects and integrates artificial intelligence, modeling, and simulation to optimize water resource management. Her expertise in soil-water-plant interactions has led to significant contributions to sustainable agriculture. She frequently participates in academic conferences, publishes in reputed journals, and mentors students in agricultural technology. As an Associate Professor, she is dedicated to developing new strategies to improve agricultural productivity while addressing environmental challenges, ensuring the future of smart and efficient farming. 🌱💡

Research Focus Areas 🔬🌍

Dr. Dökmen’s research primarily revolves around sustainable water management in agriculture. She explores irrigation water quality, innovative irrigation techniques, and agricultural meteorology to improve crop resilience against climate change. Her work extends to soil-water-plant relations, precision farming, and the use of artificial intelligence in agricultural modeling. By integrating simulation studies, she aims to optimize irrigation strategies and enhance resource efficiency. Her research contributes significantly to reducing water waste, promoting environmental sustainability, and ensuring food security in an era of climatic uncertainties. 🌾💦

Awards & Honors 🏆🎖

🏅 Scholarship Researcher Award – University of London 🌍
🏅 Best Researcher Recognition – Contributions to Agricultural Water Management 📑
🏅 Academic Excellence Award – For Advancements in Irrigation and Climate Change Studies 💧
🏅 Outstanding Contribution Award – Kocaeli University for Sustainable Agriculture Research 🌿

Publication Top Notes

Authors: Funda Dökmen, Yeşim Ahi̇, Daniyal Durmuş Köksal
Citations: 2
Year: 2023

Funda Dökmen | Irrigation | Best Researcher Award